Francis Preston Blair and John Cook Rives papers 1837-1860

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Francis Preston Blair and John Cook Rives papers 1837-1860

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Francis Preston Blair and John Cook Rives were publishers of the Globe and the Congressional Globe, Washington, D.C. newspapers. Collection consists of letters and business papers relating to the sale of the Globe by Blair and Rives to Thomas Richie and John P. Heiss, 1845-1847, including a signed agreement dated 12 Apr. 1845, and a letter to Thomas Ritchie from his attorney Thomas Green, 1846; also, a subscription to the Globe, 1837; and an affidavit of William Blanchard by his attorney, licensing his patent for use by John C. Rives, 1860.

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New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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SNAC Resource ID: 6313509

New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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Blair & Rives

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Publishing firm, founded by Francis P. Blair (1791-1876) and John C. Rives, which issued the Globe and the Congressional Globe, concurrent Washington, D.C., newspapers. From the description of Blair & Rives records, 1821-1905 (bulk 1830-1848). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71062881 ...

Blair, Francis Preston, 1791-1876

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Francis P. Blair, 1791-1876, was an influential Kentucky politician, and later, a Washington, D.C. newspaper editor. In 1814, Blair held the position of Franklin County Circuit Court Clerk, and in the 1820's was appointed Clerk of the New Court of Appeals. When the New Court collapsed, Blair became a writer for Amos Kendall's Argus of the Western America. Many pieces were printed in this publication supporting the election of Andrew Jackson over Henry Clay. From the description of Fr...

Ritchie & Heiss

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Rives, John C. (John Cook), 1795-1864

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American journalist. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Washington, to R. Smith, 1834 Dec. 23. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270655239 Newspaper publisher, of Washington, D.C. From the description of Papers, 1834-1877. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 20121606 ...